Kevin Knox (American football)

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Kevin Knox
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Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1971-01-30) January 30, 1971 (age 53)
Niceville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Niceville (FL)
College: Florida State
NFL draft: 1994  / Round: 6 / Pick: 192
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Kevin DeVon Knox (born January 30, 1971) is a former American football wide receiver. Selected in the sixth round of the 1994 NFL Draft, [2] he played one season with the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at Florida State, winning a national championship in 1993. [3]

Knox's son, Kevin Knox II is a professional basketball player who was picked by the New York Knicks with the 9th overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "Kevin Knox". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
  2. "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  3. "Knox In Right Place To Be FSU's Outlet". Orlando Sentinel. November 29, 1992.
  4. Hughes, Chase (June 1, 2018). "Wizards 2018 NBA Draft prospect profile: Kevin Knox". NBC Sports Washington . Retrieved June 26, 2018. Knox's father was a star wide receiver at Florida State and was part of their 1993 national championship team. He went on to play one season in the NFL for the Arizona Cardinals after being drafted in the sixth round.
  5. Iseman, Chris (June 21, 2018). "NBA Draft: New York Knicks banking on Kevin Knox's upside, potential". North Jersey Media Group . Retrieved June 26, 2018.